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Most five-year-olds do well with about 2 to 2½ cups of plain milk per day, folded into the 2½-cup daily dairy target.

For a 4-year-old, plan about 2 to 2½ cups of dairy daily; plain cow’s milk can cover part of this, kept under 16–24 ounces.

Most three-year-olds do well with 16–24 ounces of milk a day as part of a balanced diet.

For two-year-olds, aim for 16–24 ounces of plain milk per day, with yogurt or cheese counting toward the day’s dairy total.

For toddlers around age 1, aim for 16–24 oz of cow’s milk per day, split across meals and snacks.

An 18-month-old typically drinks 16–24 oz (2–3 cups) of whole milk daily alongside balanced meals, with a hard cap near 24 oz.

For a 13-month-old, offer 16–24 oz (2–3 cups) of whole milk per day, spaced with meals and snacks.

Around one year, most toddlers do well with about two cups of plain whole milk across the day, balanced with meals and snacks.

An 11-month-old typically takes 16–24 oz (475–710 mL) of breast milk or formula daily, split into 3–5 feeds alongside solid meals.

Most 10-month-olds take about 20–24 oz (600–720 mL) of breast milk or formula in 24 hours, with solids filling the rest of their calories.